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Clarke College Matrimonial
Mergers & Acquisitions

Hundreds of students met for the very first time at Clarke College. They came from different states and some from foreign countries. Through classes, the cafeteria, social activities, sports, church and chapel, they got to know each other better. Some eventually began courting. Some even went as far as PDA (public display of affection) on campus!, fell in love and married. Other students acquired a mate from someplace else. We celebrate those who met and married as a result of Clarke College – Matrimonial Mergers and Acquisitions! Here are students whose mergers and acquisitions have now celebrated 50th Anniversaries! Congratulations to all!

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Jerry Stone, '71, & Linda Allen
March 3, 1973 - 2023

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Sherman Barnette, '70, & Linda Marter, '70
May 30, 1972 - 2022

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Wanda Bridges, '69, & Danny Sinclair
September 4, 1971 - 2021

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Bettye Hodges, ’70, & Danny Jones, ‘69
June 1, 1972 - 2022

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Wayne Griffith and Cathie Adams

Four couples met at Clarke College

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1970

2019

(Right photo was posed to match the left photo; couples are in identical order.)
Front Row Left: Dan Wynn & Bobbye Winstead, ’70.
Dan was a student at Union University and met
Bobbye during a Clarke College Guest Day in 1970. He and Danny
Jones were roommates at Union.
Front Row Right: Dewayne Tanton, 69, & Bonita Lewis, ’69.
Back Row Left: Bettye Hodges, ’70, & Danny Jones, ’69.
Back Row Right: Gail Lewis, ’71, & John Patterson, ’69.

The four couples met at Clarke College and
have remained married at least 50 years. If you met
your spouse at Clarke and have celebrated your
Golden Anniversary, submit your wedding photo, anniversary
photo and date and we’ll add them to our
Clarke College Matrimonial Merger collection.

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